PROBLEM

The Tasks button is not available in ArcGIS Notebooks for ArcGIS Online

Last Published: June 9, 2021

Description

In some instances, when viewing the notebooks in ArcGIS Notebooks for ArcGIS Online, the Tasks button is not available on the top ribbon.

The top ribbon of the notebook with no Tasks button.

Cause

  • The notebook is not saved.
  • The user viewing the notebook is not the owner.
  • The user is not assigned the privileges to enable the Schedule Notebooks function.
  • The notebook is imported through a .ipynb file but the runtime has not been associated with it.

Solution or Workaround

Depending on the cause, choose one of the workarounds below to resolve the issue.

Note:
ArcGIS Notebooks follows the credit model used within ArcGIS Online, and credits are charged per minute of notebook usage. The rate at which credits are charged depends on the type of notebook used. Refer to ArcGIS Blog: ArcGIS Notebooks for ArcGIS Online is available for more information.

Save the notebook

Save the notebook after creating or editing a notebook.

Transfer the ownership of the notebook

Transfer the ownership of the notebook to view the Tasks button. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Change owner for the steps to do so.

Assign administrative privileges to the user

To view the Tasks button in the notebook, assign an administrator or custom role with the Schedule Notebooks privilege to the user, and set the user type as Creator or GIS Professional. Refer to ArcGIS Notebook Server: Control notebook user privileges for more information.

Associate a runtime with the imported notebook

Specify a runtime to use with the imported notebook. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Specify the runtime of a notebook for steps to do so.

The following image displays the Tasks button in ArcGIS Notebooks for ArcGIS Online.

The top ribbon of the notebook with the Tasks button available.

Article ID: 000025631

Software:
  • ArcGIS Online

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